Traffic collisions killed 193 people and injured more than 170,000 others in Metro Vancouver from 2016-2020, according to a Postmedia analysis ICBC data. Scroll for more...
The locations with the most collisions that lead to injuries or fatalities have high volumes of traffic moving a high speed – mostly on highways and bridges but several local intersections also rank.
The Alex Fraser and Knight St. bridges had the most casualties during the period of study. Challenging on and off ramp designs at both bridges and the high speed limit on the Alex Fraser likely contribute to the high collision rates.
A complex mix of road users, including trucks, commuters, pedestrians and commercial traffic make the intersection of 88 Ave. and King George in Surrey one of the region’s most complex – and dangerous.